A DREAM shop. Unassuming, piccolino mio--but don't be fooled. Behind that modest exterior lies a…read morewonderland of the most delightful, high-quality ingredients, specialty goods, and handmade fresh pasta sold by the pound like it's no big deal. And a personal breakthrough: I used to schlep all the way to Larchmont Cheese & Wine or Bay Cities before beach days for a proper sandwich. Not anymore. I have sandwich geniuses living right down the street. The bread? Exceptional. The cheeses? Dangerous. The meats? I may never recover. And then there's the lemon Italian ice. My daughter and I have been here three times in the last week, shamelessly returning like two neighborhood raccoons with excellent taste. It is the perfect antidote to a scorching Altadena afternoon. This place is an absolute gem. Go for the pasta, stay for the sandwich, leave with three things you didn't know you needed and a strong desire to become Italian.

The sandwiches were awful. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea but they're overpriced and taste major…read moremeh. Service was great and the girl at the counter was lovely but the price of everything was way too steep and it didn't deliver at all. We ordered the mortadella and the artichoke. We didn't even finish our sandwiches. Ended up going to a different restaurant for food.

Wonderful service! Today, on my birthday, I was deeply touched by the amazing server Tony, who…read moresincerely sang me a heartfelt happy birthday. Interestingly, his birthday is this Saturday, 08/29/26. Please join me in wishing him a happy birthday and many more to come! Additionally, it's the restaurant's anniversary, and they have a wonderful, enthusiastic singer who brings a lot of joy and entertainment. It's a perfect weekend to visit and celebrate together.

Ambience, vibe, and decor is so quaint and really makes you feel like you're in Italy! They have…read moresit down tables but also seats outside and a deli in the front if you just want a quick bite. Fritto miso: loved the addition of shrimp, good sauces, more soft than crispy Prosciutto tartufo pinsa: great combo of flavors, more of a flatbread than traditional pizza crust, would've preferred some more sauce but the prosciutto itself was so good Penne: very simple, slightly spicy red sauce, nothing too special or out of the ordinary Would definitely come back and try some of their other dishes or even their breakfast, brunch, or dinner menus

Surprisingly good place. We loved the whole experience! The…read moreCarbonara for sure the best we ever had in 20 years in LA and the Crema di Parmiggiano was a delicious surprise. Highly recommend!

The outside looks really nice and is in a swell plaza. There's a parking lot next to the restaurant…read moreand they validate for 50% off, so we only paid $8. There's also free street parking if you can find it. My friends found some on a Sunday afternoon without too much of a wait. We got seated within 30 minutes despite our larger party of 8. After seating they bring nice big glass bottles of cold water. I don't like that part of nicer restaurants. The water quickly warms, so I recommend asking for a glass of ice. Our server, Andrew, was really pleasant and checked in on us. He recommended a dish or two for our indecisive folks. Tor de Parmigiana was great, though left a bit of a gamey aftertaste likely due to the veal. The Armatriciana was nice as well, but everyone who tasted it agreed that it tasted like an elevated spaghetti. These two dishes were really salty. Perhaps our palates are not refined enough for these dishes. We loved the lasagna though, very unique and would recommmend. Everyone in our party was still hungry as well, and a majority would not come back due to the saltiness, lack of modifications (we wanted to add meat to non-meat dishes), and due to our hunger afterwards. Overall a nice and average experience, and now we can say we had slightly more authentic pasta than Olive Garden ha!

Excellent sandwiches. Good taste, decent price…read more Excellent sandwiches. Good taste, decent price. Excellent sandwiches. Good taste, decent price. Excellent sandwiches. Good taste, decent price.

A little hidden gem. Located on a corner strip of shops right next to pietros Italian restaurant…read more Welcoming service great staff. Home vibes kinda market. Italian sodas, wines, ingredients, desserts, snacks, meats, cheeses and more. Frozen filled pastas are in the back by the deli. Along with heat and eat fridge food items like soups and meatballs. Fresh baguettes, Italian loaves and focaccia are by the front register. Some premade sandwiches in the front or Deli is on the right side towards the back. Customize your sandwich order. Lots of meat and cheese choices. Great stop for meals, charcuterie board or snack time. Limited parking right in front. Tap to pay.

I thought this was such a great store! The employees are so sweet and very attentive! They have a…read morewide selection of everything from snacks to drinks to flowers to ice cream to home decor to socks!!!! The only thing I am giving them 4 stars for is the fact that they're a bit on the pricier end. I bought 3 items and I was almost at $50 but I do love supporting local businesses.

Cute market, love the vibe and the products they carry even though it's a bit overpriced. My only…read moreissue is that sometimes when I walk in, I can clearly feel that certain employees are tense towards me. Not sure why, but it's uncomfortable. Also, I really don't like that they are promoting political slogans. Yes, it's free speech and I support free speech.. however, now that I know their political stance, I will unfortunately no longer be giving them business. Best wishes to Altadena beverage and market!

Loved this restaurant so much we went two nights in a row…read more Didn't take a photo of the radiatori arrabbiata, but that pasta was my absolute favorite thing on the menu. Food and service were spectacular. In the front of the space it's more casual, but there's plenty of seating and a gorgeous outdoor patio in the back. If you are in Pasadena, I HIGHLY recommend coming here!

Food: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5…read moreService: 1/5 I've been wanting to come to Agnes for years, so when my fiancé booked it for our anniversary I was very excited- but the experience left me disappointed. Our waiter was incredibly passive and at times it felt like we were being completely ignored. He would attend to tables around us but never checked in with us, had what seemed like a limited knowledge of the menu, and offered a half assed apology at the end of the night. The table next to us was clearly someone of importance, because they kept getting "gifted" foods, cheeses, drinks, etc. - which is fine, but only magnified our poor service. We also saw our food and beverages as well as other tables food and beverages be delivered to the wrong tables. My fiances sorbet was given to the special table next to us, but they had already had their dessert, and so the wait staff left with it and a minute later delivered it to our table melted. There was one staff member that was wonderful, and it seemed like he was a busboy who was filling in for our waiter (sorry I did not get his name) but he was very kind, personable, and would be the reason we come back, aside from the great food. There was also no acknowledgement of the special occasion we were celebrating, which is a minor thing but at other restaurants it's usually never missed and helps make for a nice experience especially when we mark that we are here celebrating an anniversary. All in all it was a disappointing experience. We may return for the food in the future, because it was excellent, but the service needs to be worked on.

Cute, authentic Italian restaurant located on a sidewalk corner off Lake Ave in Pasadena…read more Sat at the bar top. It took a few moments for someone to check on me, but once I was spotted, it was attentive service thereafter. Food: 1.best grilled octopus Ive had in a LONG time. Perfectly grilled on outside but tender and fresh on the inside. The confit potatoes were crisped just right and the watercress balanced the dish well. There was a bit too much Calabrian sauce/ aioli underneath for my taste, but I like to eat on a separate small plate anyway, so it was still perfect. I liked the bit of kick from the Calabrian chili. 2. Olive oil cake was perfectly light and dense in all the right ways at the same time. Paired beautifully with deep chilled limoncello for a satisfying finish. After dining at Marina, I felt like I had been transported to the Mediterranean Sea. This place is a family owned, authentic, understated restaurant and a must of you're in Pasadena.

Stopped by here on a Friday night on a whim, and was pleasantly surprised they were able to seat me…read moreright away. Shout-out to our server, Tina, who was fantastic and had some great recommendations. We started with the Caesar salad, which was fresh and delicious, but definitely anchovy-forward. If you're not a fan of anchovies, I'd skip this one. The chicken was delicious, although slightly overcooked. The white wine and caper sauce tied everything together perfectly. The pork chop was my personal favorite. I loved the whipped feta underneath. I just wish there had been a little more of it. For dessert, we went with the seasonal peach cobbler since I was afraid it might disappear from the menu. Unfortunately, it wasn't my favorite. I found it slightly bitter. The server did mention that they used whiskey in the dish so that might be why. My husband, however, loved it, so I think this one comes down to personal preference. They also have a fantastic wine selection. I opted for the red wine flight, which was a great way to sample a few different wines. Also one thing to note is that they do have a 3% service charge on the bill but you can ask to have it removed. I would have easily given this place five stars, but I took off one because it was pretty warm inside. Apparently, they've been having issues with the A/C but a staff member did mention that they'll be installing fans soon. Hopefully that happens sooner rather than later, because I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

This was an amazing place. My wife is Gluten free and they had so many options. They even have…read moredessert GF.

Once again, we had a wonderful dining experience here. We were a party of four, and we decided to…read moreorder family style. We shared the 18-inch Death Star pizza that comes with pepperoni, sausage, ham, and bacon, all delicious, including a great crust. We also shared fettuccine alfredo with chicken and the baked ziti. Our server Jackie, and also Kevin, welcomed us, provided smiling, great service, and were very attentive. We love coming here. We ate outdoors, which is in a covered patio area. It has misters and fans on the table because currently the weather is ugly, hot, and humid. We had just a wonderful time, all four of us, and we love coming back here.

Pasadena Pizza Co. is located at 336 Allen Avenue Pasadena, California 91107. This is a…read morefamily-owned business. Their recipes are based on the family's history of cooking great food. When you enter The establishment you are immediately aware of the great aromas coming from the kitchen. After walking through some tables and chairs, I was greeted at the counter by a friendly hello and 'how can I help you?' I asked a number of questions concerning the menu. I knew there was pizza but I wanted to know more about their sandwiches and salads. I found out that they do have daily / weekly specials that are a great value. I decided to order a special small Italian sausage pizza and an order of six nude chicken wings with ranch dip on the side. I sat down and waited for the order to be completed. There were a few people at some tables finishing up their lunch. While I was there the phone was constantly ringing with takeout orders. The walls had simple decorations that created a nice ambiance. When my order was called, I was given instructions on how to carry the bag as to not disturb the toppings and cheese on the pizza. As I walked, the smell of the fresh pizza and wings was enticing. The wings were just as I ordered. I enjoyed that they have not been overcooked. The wings were tender and moist. The ranch dressing dipping sauce was a great choice. I look forward to trying some of their other homemade sauces. The Italian Sausage Pizza was cooked just the way I like it. The crust had a nice crisp bottom and great flavor. The toppings of olive and onion were a perfect combination with the Italian sausage. I was happy that I ordered the small size rather than the mini so that I could enjoy some cold pizza the next day. Great flavor even on day two. On another trip I ordered the Italian Grinder Sandwich and a large Antipasto Salad. The salad was full of flavor and fresh vegetables and meats. The sandwich was huge. More ingredients than I expected with a great Italian flavor, the bread was incredible as well. I tried the sandwich both cold and hot and both ways the flavor was the star of this sandwich. I look forward to coming back and enjoying some of the other items on their menu. Fresh pastas are next on my list of things to try. I anticipate that whatever I order will be exceptional!

The front desk/park chef is rude. She is pushy so you don't have time to look at the menu. She…read moretouches cash and then food doesn't wash her hands or use gloves. They only have one cook so took 38 minutes for a pizza. So 2 people running on a Saturday night Their menus didn't even work because they are on tvs and were off Having 2 people working on a Friday and Saturday night isn't the way to go

Service was great! The meatball sandwich was devoured in the car by the grandkids as well as…read moremyself! It was so good I came back two weeks later. We called ahead for our order and didn't have to wait at all. Just had to ask for napkins etc. The bread was so good and that marinara sauce mmmm hmmm it was the BIZNESS!! Respectfully Reviewed.

I'm so glad that this restaurant survived the Eaton fire! But they did suffer from losing power and…read moresubsequently losing all their perishable food inventory and having to go through smoke clean up. Please come and visit this Pasadena gem! 3 generations of family owned serving delicious food! I was born and raised just up the street from the restaurant and have fond memories of family meals at this wonderful restaurant. There is nothing bad on the menu. Whenever it is too packed to get a table we just order to go and eat at home. The pizzas are awesome and the pasta dishes are on point! The antipasto salad is a must! Be warned about huge servings! They do have a full bar, not just beer and wine. Please come and enjoy some awesome Italian food from a mom and pop style restaurant. You won't regret it! There's a small parking lot in back but plenty of street parking. Help support small businesses. Remember to be kind to everyone and Thanks for your interest. Take care